Prof. Lin Xiu

University of Minnesota Duluth

Research Area: labor market dynamics, HR analytics, compensation systems, and the intersection of leadership and employee well-being

Brief introduction: Dr. Lin Xiu received her Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in 2010 and is currently a Professor in the Department of Management Studies at the University of Minnesota Duluth. She also holds appointments as a Fellow at the Institute on the Environment and as a Research Faculty Member at the Minnesota Population Center, at the University of Minnesota. 

Dr. Xiu has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications, including articles in leading academic journals such as the British Journal of Industrial Relations, Journal of Total Rewards, Journal of Positive Psychology, Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Journal of Economic Psychology, and Personnel Review. She currently serves as Associate Editor for the International Journal of Manpower (SSCI; ABDC-A) and Evidence-Based HRM (ABDC-B).

Her academic impact extends beyond publications. She has led special journal issues, reviewed major research funding applications, and managed multiple externally funded grants. Through her consultancy and applied research, Dr. Xiu has contributed to improving organizational practices—such as wellness program design, leadership development and total reward compensation—and informing labor market policy development such as research on Paid Family and Medical Leave initiatives.

Prof. Pingping Fu

Suzhou City University

Research Area: Public administration and Business administration

Brief introduction: Professor, Ph.D., and Master' s Supervisor at the School of Digital Economy and Management. Ph.D. in Management Science and Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology. Visiting Scholar at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.

In recent years, has published over 20 papers indexed by SSCI, SCI, EI, and CSSCI. Has supervised more than 30 graduates in Public Administration, Business Administration, and MBA programs.

Assoc. Prof. Yuanyuan Cai

Shanghai University

Research Area: Consumer behavior, brand management; consumer well-being issues such as sustainable consumption behavior and health management behavior in the context of intelligence, as well as brand management research issues such as brand positioning and brand values

Brief introduction: Associate Professor and Master Supervisor, awarded the title of Shanghai Pujiang Talent, Department of Business Administration, Sydney Business School, Shanghai University, July 2013 - present, Zero Point Market Research Consulting Group, July 2007-August 2009, Visiting Scholar, University of Toronto, January 2011-January 2012, Main course: Consumer Behavior, Brand Management, Marketing, Management Psychology